on the part of the licensee or his workmen, such damage to
be assessed by the Conservator of Forests.
9. All timber must be cut to the best advantage, and milling
must be carried on regularly and generally in a manner
approved of by the Conservator. The Crown reserves the
right to withdraw from the license such areas as from time to
time are cleared of merchantable timber, and as areas are
withdrawn, ground rent will be reduced pro rata.
10. No compensation will be given, nor shall any be claimed,
for any error, discrepancy, or misdescription whatever in re-
spect of any lot or in these conditions.
11. The settlement of any disputes shall be effected by the
Conservator of Forests, and there will be a right of appeal to
the Commissioner of State Forests, whose decision in all cases
shall be final. Should the licensee fail to fulfil any and every
obligation incumbent upon him the license will be subject to
cancellation.
12. The Commissioner of State Forests may authorize the
laying-down and working of tram-lines through the land by
other persons than the licensee.
13. The successful tenderer will be granted a license to cut
the timber for the period of five years, and such license
will not be extended. The license will not be transferable,
except with the consent of the Commissioner of State Forests.
Cutting operations must commence within twelve months of
the date of the license.
14. The right is reserved to the Commissioner of State
Forests to withdraw from sale any or all of the said timber
either before or after the closing-date for receipt of tenders.
15. If no tender is accepted for the timber herein men-
tioned, it will remain open for application until further notice.
16. The successful tenderer shall only be permitted to
cut timber on private lands and Warden's licenses simul-
taneously with the lot mentioned herein by obtaining per-
mission from the Commissioner of State Forests.
17. The successful tenderer shall have the right to cut, use,
sell, or otherwise dispose of any species of timber not included
in the Schedule herein on terms and conditions to be agreed
upon, and provided the written consent of the Conservator be
first had and obtained.
18. Tenders should be addressed "Acting Officer in Charge,
State Forest Service, Palmerston North," and envelopes en-
dorsed “Tender for Timber.”
Further particulars may be obtained on application to the
Forest Ranger, Ohakune, or to the undersigned.
S. A. C. DARBY, Acting Officer in Charge.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In Bankruptcy.-In the Supreme Court holden at

Auckland.
NOTICE is hereby given that IVY SUMNER, of Darga-
vile, Accountant, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden
at my office on Wednesday, the 16th day of May, 1923, at
2.30 o'clock.
W. S. FISHER,
Official Assignee.
13th April, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Gisborne.
NOTICE is hereby given that RICHARD CHAMBERS
KNOWLES, of Gisborne, Restaurant Manager, was
this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a
meeting of creditors to be holden at the Jury Room on
Wednesday, the 9th day of May, 1923, at 3.30 o'clock p.m.
C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.
27th April, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Gisborne.
NOTICE is hereby given that SARAH KNOWLES, of
Gisborne, Widow, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden
at the Jury Room on Wednesday, the 9th day of May, 1923,
at 3.30 o'clock p.m.
C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.
27th April, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.

NOTICE is hereby given that dividends are now pay-
able in the undermentioned estates on all proved
claims; promissory notes (if any) to be produced for en-
dorsement prior to receiving dividends:-
Richards, William Henry, of Waimata, Motor-driver:
First and final dividend of 2s. 4d. in the pound.
Benson, William, of Waingake, Storekeeper: First and
final dividend of 3d. in the pound.
Denton, Arthur, of Waiohika, Carrier: First and final
dividend of 6d. in the pound.
Benson, Mark James, of Ormond, Farmer: Second
dividend of 4s. in the pound (making a total of 8s.
in the pound).
C. BLACKBURN,
Deputy Official Assignee.
1st May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

New Plymouth.
NOTICE is hereby given that AH PING, of New Ply-
mouth, Fruiturer, was this day adjudged bankrupt;
and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden
at my office on Wednesday, the 16th day of May, 1923, at
2.30 o'clock p.m.
J. S. S. MEDLEY,
Deputy Official Assignee.
5th May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Napier.
NOTICE is hereby given that CHARLES BAKER, of
Hastings, Labourer, was this day adjudged bank-
rupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be
holden at the Chamber of Commerce, Hastings, on Friday,
the 11th day of May, 1923, at 11 o'clock a.m.
ROBERT BISHOP,
Deputy Official Assignee.
1st May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Napier.
NOTICE is hereby given that JAMES ROBINSON, of
Wairoa, Shepherd, was this day adjudged bank-
rupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be
holden at my office at Wairoa on Monday, the 14th day of
May, 1923, at 11 o'clock a.m.
ROBERT BISHOP,
Deputy Official Assignee.
1st May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Wanganui.
NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY LESLIE BRADCOCK,
of Ohakune, Sawmill Hand, was this day adjudged
bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors
to be holden at the Courthouse, Ohakune, on Thursday, the
10th day of May, 1923, at 9.30 o'clock a.m.
F. J. HILL,
Acting Deputy Official Assignee.
3rd May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Wanganui.
NOTICE is hereby given that HORACE DIGBY FORBES
JAMES and THOMAS HARRY GILLMAN, both of Wanga-
nui, trading in copartnership as Land and Estate Agents,
were this day adjudged bankrupts; and I hereby summon
a meeting of creditors to be holden at my office, 44 Maria
Place, Wanganui, on Monday, the 14th day of May, 1923,
at 10 o'clock a.m.
F. J. HILL,
Acting Deputy Official Assignee.
3rd May, 1923.

In Bankruptcy.—In the Supreme Court holden at

Wanganui.
NOTICE is hereby given that DAVID MOIR, of Hunter-
ville, formerly Farmer, now Builder, was this day
adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of
creditors to be holden at the Courthouse, Hunterville, on
Wednesday, the 9th day of May, 1923, at 9.45 o'clock a.m.
F. J. HILL,
Acting Deputy Official Assignee.
4th May, 1923.